Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind Calls for Halt to Controversial Bihar Voter List Revision

The Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind has labeled the ongoing special intensive revision of Bihar's voter list as a significant threat to constitutional rights and electoral integrity, demanding its immediate cessation.

Maulana Mahmood Madani, Jamiat's president, criticized the process for its hasty and arbitrary nature, arguing it could disenfranchise millions, especially vulnerable groups like migrant workers and minorities, by undermining their voting rights. He questioned the practicality of verifying over eight crore voters within a month and denounced documentation requirements akin to NRC protocols.

Madani stressed that the right to vote is fundamental under Article 326 of the Constitution and warned against any move that could damage India's democratic foundations. He urged the Election Commission to retract the directive promptly to safeguard this critical entitlement.

(With inputs from agencies.)